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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important 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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