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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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