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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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