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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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