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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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