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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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