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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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