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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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