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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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