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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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