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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major 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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