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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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