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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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