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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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