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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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