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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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