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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education enable students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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