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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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