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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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