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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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