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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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