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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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