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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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