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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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