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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major 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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