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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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