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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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