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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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