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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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