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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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