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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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