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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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