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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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