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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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