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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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