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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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