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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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