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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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