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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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