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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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