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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)