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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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