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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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