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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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