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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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