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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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