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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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