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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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