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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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