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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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