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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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