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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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