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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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