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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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