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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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