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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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