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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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