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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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