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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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