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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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