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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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