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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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