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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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