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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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