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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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