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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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