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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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