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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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