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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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