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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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