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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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