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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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