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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes 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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