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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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