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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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