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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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