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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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