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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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