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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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