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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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