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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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