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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers 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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