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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements 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 commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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