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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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