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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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