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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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