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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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