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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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