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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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