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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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