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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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