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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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