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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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