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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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