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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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