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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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