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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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