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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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