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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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