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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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