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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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