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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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