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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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