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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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