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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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