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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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