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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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