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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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