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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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