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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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