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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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