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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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