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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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