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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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