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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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