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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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