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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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