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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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