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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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