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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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