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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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