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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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