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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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