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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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