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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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