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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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