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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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