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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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