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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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