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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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