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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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