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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)