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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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