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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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