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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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