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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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