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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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