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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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