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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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