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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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