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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the 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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