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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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