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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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