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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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