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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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