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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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