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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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