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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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