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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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