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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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