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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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