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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor 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 electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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