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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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