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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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