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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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