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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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