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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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