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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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