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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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