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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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