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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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