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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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