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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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