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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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