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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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