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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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