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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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