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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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