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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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