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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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