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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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