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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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