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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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