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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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