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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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