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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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