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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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