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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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