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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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