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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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