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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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