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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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