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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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