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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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