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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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