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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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