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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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