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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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