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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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