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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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