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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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