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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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