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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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