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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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