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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores 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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