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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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