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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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