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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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