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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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