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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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