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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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