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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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