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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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