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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with 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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