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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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