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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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