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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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