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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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