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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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