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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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