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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing 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 new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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