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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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