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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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