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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the 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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