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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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