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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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