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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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