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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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