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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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