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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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