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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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