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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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