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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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