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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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