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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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