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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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