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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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