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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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