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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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