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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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