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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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