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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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