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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores 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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