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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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