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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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