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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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