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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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