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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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