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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important 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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