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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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