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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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