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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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