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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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