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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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