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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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