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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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