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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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