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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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