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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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