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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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