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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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