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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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