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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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