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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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