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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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