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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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