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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are enabling humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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