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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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