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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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