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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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