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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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