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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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