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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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