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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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