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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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