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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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