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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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