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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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