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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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