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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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