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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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