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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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