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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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