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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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