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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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