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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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