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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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