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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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