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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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