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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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