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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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