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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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