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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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