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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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