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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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