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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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