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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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