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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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