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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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