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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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