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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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