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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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