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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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