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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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