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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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