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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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