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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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