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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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