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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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