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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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