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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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