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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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