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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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