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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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