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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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