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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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