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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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