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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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