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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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