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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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