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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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