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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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