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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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