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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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