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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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