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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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