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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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