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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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