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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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