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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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