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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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