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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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