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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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