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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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