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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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