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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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