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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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