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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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