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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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