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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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