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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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