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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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