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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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