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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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