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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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