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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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