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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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