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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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