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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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