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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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