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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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