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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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