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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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