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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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