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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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