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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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