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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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