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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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