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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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