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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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