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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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