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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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