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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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