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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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