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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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