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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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