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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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