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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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