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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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