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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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