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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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