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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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