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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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