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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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