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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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