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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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