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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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