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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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