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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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