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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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