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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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