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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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