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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in 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 but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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