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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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