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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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