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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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