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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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