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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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