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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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