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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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