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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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