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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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