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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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