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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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