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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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