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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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