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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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