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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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