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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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