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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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