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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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