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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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