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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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