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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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