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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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