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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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