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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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