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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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