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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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