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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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