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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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