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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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