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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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