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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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