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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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