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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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