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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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