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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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