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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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