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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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