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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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