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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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