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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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