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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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