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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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