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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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