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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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