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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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