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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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