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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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