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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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