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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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