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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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