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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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