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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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