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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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