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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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