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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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