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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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