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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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