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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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