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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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