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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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