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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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