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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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