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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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