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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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