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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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