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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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