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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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