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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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