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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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