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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online education are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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