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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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