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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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