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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key 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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