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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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