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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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