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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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