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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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