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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 (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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