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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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