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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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