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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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