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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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