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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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