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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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