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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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