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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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