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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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