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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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