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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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