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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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