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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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