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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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