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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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