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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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