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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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