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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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