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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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