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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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