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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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