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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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