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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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