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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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