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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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