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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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