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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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