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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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