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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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