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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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