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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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