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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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