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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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