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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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