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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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