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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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