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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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