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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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