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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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