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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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