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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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