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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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