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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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