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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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