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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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