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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. 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. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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