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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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