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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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