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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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