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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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