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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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