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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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