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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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