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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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