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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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