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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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