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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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