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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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