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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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