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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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