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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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